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The official June 1 kickoff for the 2010 race for Honorary Mayor of Brandon began with a private screening of Sex and the City 2 at the AMC Regency 20 in Brandon organized by former honorary mayor Tammy Holmberg. Each of the three candidates hosted attendees in one of three theaters outfitted with food, drinks, and sponsor display booths.
Outside the theater, above, attendees at the front of the line get ready to enter the main event. The attendees bought $20 tickets in support of candidates Sherrie Ngo, Lisa Rodriguez, or Rob Silver.
The annual race is organized by the Community Roundtable, an umbrella organization for area charities and businesses in support of charitable endeavors. The Roundtable also runs the annual Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, at which time the new mayor is announced. The candidate who raises the most money in the month of June and through the morning of the parade is "elected" to the honorary position. Each candidate contributes 10 percent of the money raised to the Roundtable and 10 percent to the sponsoring organization attached to each race. The remaining money is distributed to the candidate's charities of choice.
This year's outgoing mayor is Connie Smaldone. The mayor's job is to serve as a dignitary throughout the year at such things as town events and business ribbon-cuttings.
In a break from tradition, this year's parade will take place on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m., with lineup starting two hours before that. The route is new and so is the decision to hold the parade on a Sunday. In years past when July 4 fell on a Sunday the parade was held the Saturday before.
Outside the theater, above, attendees at the front of the line get ready to enter the main event. The attendees bought $20 tickets in support of candidates Sherrie Ngo, Lisa Rodriguez, or Rob Silver.
The annual race is organized by the Community Roundtable, an umbrella organization for area charities and businesses in support of charitable endeavors. The Roundtable also runs the annual Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, at which time the new mayor is announced. The candidate who raises the most money in the month of June and through the morning of the parade is "elected" to the honorary position. Each candidate contributes 10 percent of the money raised to the Roundtable and 10 percent to the sponsoring organization attached to each race. The remaining money is distributed to the candidate's charities of choice.
This year's outgoing mayor is Connie Smaldone. The mayor's job is to serve as a dignitary throughout the year at such things as town events and business ribbon-cuttings.
In a break from tradition, this year's parade will take place on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m., with lineup starting two hours before that. The route is new and so is the decision to hold the parade on a Sunday. In years past when July 4 fell on a Sunday the parade was held the Saturday before.
Community Roundtable, an umbrella organization for area charities and businesses in support of charitable endeavors. The Roundtable also runs the annual Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, at which time the new mayor is announced. The candidate who raises the most money in the month of June and through the morning of the parade is "elected" to the honorary position. Each candidate contributes 10 percent of the money raised to the Roundtable and 10 percent to the sponsoring organization attached to each race. The remaining money is distributed to the candidate's charities of choice.
This year's outgoing mayor is Connie Smaldone. The mayor's job is to serve as a dignitary throughout the year at such things as town events and business ribbon-cuttings.
In a break from tradition, this year's parade will take place on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m., with lineup starting two hours before that. The route is new and so is the decision to hold the parade on a Sunday. In years past when July 4 fell on a Sunday the parade was held the Saturday before." href="javascript:openLB(889275090,'',XLarge,'',1024,681);">
The official June 1 kickoff for the 2010 race for Honorary Mayor of Brandon began with a private screening of Sex and the City 2 at the AMC Regency 20 in Brandon organized by former honorary mayor Tammy Holmberg. Each of the three candidates hosted attendees in one of three theaters outfitted with food, drinks, and sponsor display booths.
Outside the theater, above, attendees at the front of the line get ready to enter the main event. The attendees bought $20 tickets in support of candidates Sherrie Ngo, Lisa Rodriguez, or Rob Silver.
The annual race is organized by the Community Roundtable, an umbrella organization for area charities and businesses in support of charitable endeavors. The Roundtable also runs the annual Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, at which time the new mayor is announced. The candidate who raises the most money in the month of June and through the morning of the parade is "elected" to the honorary position. Each candidate contributes 10 percent of the money raised to the Roundtable and 10 percent to the sponsoring organization attached to each race. The remaining money is distributed to the candidate's charities of choice.
This year's outgoing mayor is Connie Smaldone. The mayor's job is to serve as a dignitary throughout the year at such things as town events and business ribbon-cuttings.
In a break from tradition, this year's parade will take place on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m., with lineup starting two hours before that. The route is new and so is the decision to hold the parade on a Sunday. In years past when July 4 fell on a Sunday the parade was held the Saturday before.
Outside the theater, above, attendees at the front of the line get ready to enter the main event. The attendees bought $20 tickets in support of candidates Sherrie Ngo, Lisa Rodriguez, or Rob Silver.
The annual race is organized by the Community Roundtable, an umbrella organization for area charities and businesses in support of charitable endeavors. The Roundtable also runs the annual Greater Brandon Fourth of July Parade, at which time the new mayor is announced. The candidate who raises the most money in the month of June and through the morning of the parade is "elected" to the honorary position. Each candidate contributes 10 percent of the money raised to the Roundtable and 10 percent to the sponsoring organization attached to each race. The remaining money is distributed to the candidate's charities of choice.
This year's outgoing mayor is Connie Smaldone. The mayor's job is to serve as a dignitary throughout the year at such things as town events and business ribbon-cuttings.
In a break from tradition, this year's parade will take place on Sunday, July 4, at 6:30 p.m., with lineup starting two hours before that. The route is new and so is the decision to hold the parade on a Sunday. In years past when July 4 fell on a Sunday the parade was held the Saturday before.
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